Suame Interchange phase two project to be completed in October and open to traffic
The second phase of the ongoing construction of the Suame Interchange project in the Ashanti Region is expected to be completed and opened to traffic by the end of October 2026.
The phase, which is currently 87 per cent complete, involves the construction of three overpasses at Anoamangye, Maakro and Abusuakruwa.
Being executed by Rango Construction Company Limited, the project also includes the expansion of the Offinso Road (N10) into a 2×3-lane dual carriageway, which is currently 77 per cent complete.
The Resident Engineer, Dennis Kusi Boateng, said completing and opening the second phase would provide significant relief to motorists and enable the contractor to focus attention on the first phase of the project.
Local Roads Completed
So far, about 15 kilometres of urban roads have been completed, alongside improvements to selected intersections, with the roads already open to traffic.
According to the project team, the completed roads are intended to provide alternative routes for motorists, particularly when sections of existing roads are closed to facilitate construction.
The first phase of the project, which is scheduled for completion in 2028, includes a three-tier interchange at Suame, two overpasses at the Abrepo and Krofrom junctions, as well as the widening of the eastern and western bypass roads.
Mr Boateng disclosed the progress during an inspection of the project by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, last Friday as part of his working tour of the Ashanti Region.
The minister was accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan S. Suhuyini, officials from the ministry and representatives of the Ghana Highways Authority.
The team also inspected ongoing works on the Kumasi Outer Ring Road and the Santasi Roundabout–Bekwai Roundabout road.
Mr Boateng said the entire local roads component, including the overpasses, would be completed within the stipulated period and handed over to the government for public use.
He also commended the Suame Municipal Assembly for assisting with the removal of four structures located within the project’s right of way.
Challenges
Mr Boateng, however, noted that the project had encountered some challenges, including two additional structures that needed to be removed to allow construction to continue.
He also expressed concern about the activities of some artisans in the area, alleging that they repeatedly damaged newly completed concrete works.
He said such incidents were slowing down construction and making it difficult for the contractor to accelerate the project.
Minister Commends Progress
Mr Agbodza commended the project engineers and the Department of Urban Roads for the progress made, noting that there had been “significant improvement” since his previous visit.
He expressed optimism that the second phase would be completed on schedule, saying residents of the Ashanti Region would be able to use the completed section during the Christmas period.
The minister further disclosed that the redesign of the main Suame Interchange into a three-tier structure had resulted in savings that could be used to provide additional capacity for the project.
He said more than GH¢3 billion was being invested in the construction of the bypass.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, also commended the Roads and Highways Minister for inspecting the project, saying the visit had encouraged the contractor to accelerate work on the long-awaited interchange.
